Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Mid Coast Maine, Mid Coast Maine

March 4, 2022 Alida England

Discover the best top things to do in Mid Coast Maine, United States including Popham Beach State Park, Mount Battie, Eagle Island State Park, Vinalhaven Historical Society, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Burnt Island Lighthouse, Cellardoor Winery, Cabbage Island, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Owls Head Transportation Museum.
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1. Popham Beach State Park

10 Perkins Farm Ln, Phippsburg, ME 04562-4731 +1 207-389-1335 http://www.stateparks.com/popham_beach_state_park_in_maine.html
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5.0 based on 394 reviews

Popham Beach State Park

State park and beach area that is located on a peninsula near Bath, Maine.

Reviewed By BeachSeekers123 - Louisville, United States

We spent three days at Popham Beach and loved it. The views are spectacular, you can walk to historic forts and at low tide walk out to a rocky island. It was a little chilly here in early October, but this is definitely a place I would recommend and hope we are able to return to in warmer weather good place to watch a sunset!

2. Mount Battie

Camden Hills State Park 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843 +1 207-236-3109 http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/camden_trail_conditions.shtml
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5.0 based on 1,704 reviews

Mount Battie

A one-hour-up/one-hour-back hiking trip is the best way to see this mountain.

Reviewed By amasland - Topsham, United States

Although it was a bit gray, foggy, and wanting to rain, it was well worth the short drive to the top of Mount Mattie. What a great view of the exquisite coast of Maine.

3. Eagle Island State Park

Access by ferry from Dolphin Marina or water taxis in Portland, Maine, Harpswell, ME +1 207-624-6080 http://www.pearyeagleisland.org/aboutisland.htm
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Eagle Island State Park

This state park is the former home of Arctic explorer Robert Peary.

4. Vinalhaven Historical Society

Vinalhaven, ME http://www.vinalhavenhistoricalsociety.org/home.html
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Vinalhaven Historical Society

The society has pictures of Vinalhaven and exhibits about its granite industry from 1880-1910.

5. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

132 Botanical Gardens Drive Off Barters Island Road, Boothbay, ME 04537 +1 207-633-8000 [email protected] http://www.mainegardens.org/
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5.0 based on 1,805 reviews

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a natural wonder on nearly 300 acres of shorefront in mid-coast Maine. Strolling through spectacular ornamental gardens and traversing miles of waterfront and woodland trails, visitors are delighted by the beautiful plantings, impressive stonework, waterfalls and fountains, and scenic views. It's no wonder the Gardens have been hailed as one of Maine's top three attractions. The Gardens are open 9-5 April 15 - October 12. There is a cafe and gift shop on site. A visit at any time is a memorable experience.

Reviewed By P9259SDjulieg - Lewiston, United States

Great way to start the Christmas season. Wear warm clothes and gloves. You need comfortable warm, walking shoes or boots. There are lots of paths to walk with wonderful Christmas lights, Fairies Houses, displays and make sure you buy the s'more kit in the snack shop and roast s'mores on a fire. They have helpers to get the job done. THERE is kettle corn, s'mores, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee, Best Buy. Popcorn is crazy. It is great kind of corny but I think bad was $9

6. Burnt Island Lighthouse

Entrance to Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, ME +1 207-633-9559 http://lighthouse.cc/burntisland/
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5.0 based on 114 reviews

Burnt Island Lighthouse

Reviewed By JoeInBucks - Feasterville, United States

Burnt Island is a great place for kids and adults. It’s not just the light house, the island is great for hiking can be circumnavigated (almost) there is a beach for wading and searching for sea glass. Two additional light houses can be seen from the island, Ram Island and the Cckholds . Pack a lunch and enjoy the views on the picnic tables. There is a dock for smaller boats and dinghies and three moorings available for visiting private boats or get tickets for an excursion boat ride near the town landing.

7. Cellardoor Winery

367 Youngtown Rd, Lincolnville, ME 04849-5427 +1 207-763-4478 [email protected] http://mainewine.com/
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5.0 based on 337 reviews

Cellardoor Winery

Located 5 miles inland from the Camden waterfront sits our 68-acre property complete with our 200-year-old barn-turned-tasting room, gift shop, vineyard, and winery. During the summer of 2020, we are offering self-directed wine tastings with a reservation. For more information visit mainewine.com

Reviewed By CharlesY603 - Portsmouth, United States

With Covid the winery is doing reservations only. The Cellar Door was on our "must do" list for our 24 hour visit to Camden, and thanks to Carolyn at Captain Swift Inn, she got is an afternoon reservation. We sat outside on rocking chairs overlooking the grounds and vineyard (photo) and enjoyed a flight of wine each and charcuterie plate. Then picked our favorite, and bought a bottle and sat and enjoyed that as well. . It was a beautiful day, very relaxed visit, and the wine was spectacular. Definitely one of the highlights of our Camden trip!

8. Cabbage Island

Linekin Bay, Boothbay Harbor, ME +1 207-633-7200 http://www.cabbageislandclambakes.com
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5.0 based on 463 reviews

Cabbage Island

Reviewed By TigerGirl0

Traveling in the time of covid means staying flexible, lowering the bar a bit, and remembering that everyone (with a few exceptions) are trying their best to keep things afloat. This Clambake is a long-standing summer tradition for my family, and when I found out we'd be able to still ship out on the Bennie Alice this summer even though the pandemic is on, I was purely thrilled. Wondering what to expect, given how much trouble places are having with the staffing, but figuring that several hours on Cabbage Island would be great no matter how the Clambake went. Happy to say that if it hadn't been for everyone wearing masks on the boat (absolutely required, no arguments) and inside the building, I'd never have known anything at all was amiss. The family was just as friendly - and the matriarch was even there as usual, to greet us all as we came off the boat - as ever. The food was just as great as ever, the island was just as beautiful as ever, the cruise (even with masks) was just as nice as ever. And everyone was taking the infection control seriously and behaving responsibly (without getting nutty and weird), so no worries on that front. This Clambake is always an amazing event, which is why so many people make it an annual tradition, and this year it also gave us the gift of briefly forgetting about all of this crazy stuff, and just being able to relax and not worry about any problems bigger than how to keep stains off our t-shirts. Lovely. Would absolutely recommend!

9. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Bristol, ME 04558 +1 207-563-2739 [email protected] http://www.bristolparks.org
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5.0 based on 808 reviews

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Reviewed By Enb307 - East Middlebury, United States

Nice relaxing day with a picnic, sitting by the ocean, visiting the museum and art gallery and of course climbing up into the lighthouse. Well worth the three dollar admission

10. Owls Head Transportation Museum

117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME 04854 +1 207-594-4418 [email protected] http://www.owlshead.com/
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5.0 based on 396 reviews

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Featuring a world-class, operating collection of antique ground vehicles, engines and aircraft the Owls Head Transportation Museum is open seven days a week, year-round. Exhibits include "Faster: The Quest for Speed" featuring racing vehicles from some of New England's premiere collections.

Reviewed By KDM-Kathryn

Surrounding a replica of Orville and Wilbur Wright's biplane is a stunning array of automobiles through the ages, all impeccably maintained. Antique cars, motorbikes, gypsy wagon, fire truck and more. You will be amazed. People come from all over the country to visit the museum. There is always an event of some kind which draws a crowd. The old planes fly in good weather, and if you're lucky you may even get a chance to take a ride. I can't say enough about it. Thanks OHTM!

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